August 10, 2023
MINUTES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023
The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting was held in a hybrid format, in the Council Chambers and teleconferenced from remote locations. The meeting convened at 1:32 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Davis, Ortiz, Doan, Torres, Candelas.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: Deputy City Manager, Angel Rios Jr.; Senior Deputy City Attorney, Karin Murabito; Chief Policy Officer, Mayor’s Office, Mackenzie Mossing; and Deputy City Clerk, Yasmin Johnson.
B. Review of Work Plan
None provided.
C. Consent Calendar
1. Library and Education Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual report on the Library and Education Commission accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and work plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (5-0)
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D. Reports to Committee
1. San José Learns Program Annual Report.
City Librarian, Jill Bourne and Community Programs Administrator, Lauren Hancock, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Blair Beekman offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual update on the implementation of the San José Learns expanded learning program for youth in grades K-3 in partnership with local school districts, as well as a review of the program's accomplishments over a five-year assessment period. (5-0) Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman addressed the Cities efforts regarding law enforcement body cameras and accessibility.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dev Davis adjourned the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting at 2:12 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by,
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Yasmin Johnson
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on: 9/17/2024
Attest By:
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José